Deep Dive: Sorry/Not Sorry (2024)
Film Lens
Sorry/Not Sorry is a documentary that examines the sexual misconduct allegations against comedian Louis C.K. following a 2017 report by The New York Times. The film details the experiences of five women, including comedians Dana Min Goodman and Julia Wolov, who accused C.K. of inappropriate behavior, such as asking to masturbate in front of them. It also covers C.K.'s admission of guilt and the impact of his return to comedy on the women who spoke out.
The film features interviews with various comedians, including Andy Kindler and Michael Ian Black, and investigates the culture that allowed C.K. to evade accountability for so long. It discusses the backlash faced by the women after they reported their experiences and the challenges they encountered in the industry, highlighting the dynamics of power and silence surrounding sexual misconduct in comedy.
Why Watch
- •Meet the women who confronted Louis C.K.
- •See how C.K.'s comeback affected his accusers.
- •Find out what happened after the 2017 Times report.
Did You Know
•The New York Times published its report on November 9, 2017.
•Louis C.K. admitted the allegations were true the day after the report.
•Four of the five women who accused C.K. were fellow comedians.
•C.K. asked to masturbate in front of women on multiple occasions, including in 2002 and 2005.
•The documentary had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2023.
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Comedy industry insightsSexual misconduct discussionsLouis C.K. fans